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PN12 OLC

2012 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,177 mi
Last recorded100,177 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 OLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 100,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 98,253 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 96,070 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 90,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,326 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 78,569 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 74,974 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 71,051 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 71,051 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 65,579 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,369 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 55,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,866 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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PN12 OLC is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN12 OLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN12 OLC registered?

PN12 OLC is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is PN12 OLC safe to buy?

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